Cloud Storage / Datashare (Nextcloud)

With the Datashare service, ZIH provides a cloud-based storage for Sync&Share. Data stored in this storage can be synchronized (Sync) between different devices such as PCs, laptops, tablets or smartphones and shared with others (Share).

Features

• Data storage with easy handling
• Synchronize the data between different devices and operating systems
• Works with web browsers or desktop clients (Windows, MacOS, Linux, iOS and Android))
• Sharing files with other people (who do not need to be Datashare users or even TUD members) via links / URLs - even with password protection
• Access with ZIH login

Comparison with dropbox

• With Datashare, the data is stored entirely on the ZIH.
• The software for Datashare runs on computers of the ZIH.
• According to the Saxon Data Protection Act, which is relevant to the TU Dresden, there is currently no legal framework protecting you via the use of Dropbox as the data processed by Dropbox is in a cloud in non-European countries.

Service Offer

The service is free of charge for employees and students of the TU Dresden.
With your ZIH login, you have direct access to Datashare. At very first use, you must log on to the website of the service in order to confirm the usage conditions.
The following memory space is available per person:
Employees: 20 GB (see note 2)
Students: 10 GB

Software

Links to the download of the clients can be found on the nextcloud website.
Note on the Android app: You can use the Owncloud-App as well as the Nextcloud-App from the Google Play Store. Link to Nextcloud-App

Important Tips

• The data stored in the Datashare is not backed up by the ZIH (Backup).  In extreme cases, if the system fails, the data may be lost. The user is responsible for securing the data elsewhere. (e.g. Backup of the ZIH)
• For employees, the memory limit (quota) is set in Datashare only after the first login. Therefore, it may happen that the correct limit is first displayed on webpage after a few minutes.

Instructions

Instructions on the client installation ans setup as well as on sharing files ist provided in the Datashare FAQ. Windows, Android, iOS or Linux users are able to synchronize data between different computers, tablets or smartphones.
Note: Before using the desktop or smartphone apps, you must log on to the Website and accept the terms of use.  Support is provided by the ZIH Service Desk.